Art by Ariana HenryThe popular social media app, YikYak, has taken the young adult world by storm. As of August 2021, it was the third most popular app on the Apple Store in the United States, according to The Fast Company. Its popularity reigns among the Pepperdine community calculating approximately 158 YikYak comments within 24 hours just within the Malibu campus, with a … [Read more...] about Opinion: YikYak Provides Positivity
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Petty Perspectives: The Superb Starch — the True Power of a Potato
Art by Ariana HenryBaked, fried, breakfast or dinner.There is only one food that has so much range — or should I say starch. The potato is the most versatile vegetable and is the only vegetable that can singlehandedly produce a multitude of meals. A potato can be eaten at any point in the day. At breakfast, one can serve potatoes as breakfast hash, which is a dish … [Read more...] about Petty Perspectives: The Superb Starch — the True Power of a Potato
Petty Perspective: Treat People With Kindness, Styles is Superior
Art by Leah BaeSinger-songwriter Harry Edward Styles entered the music scene — and our hearts — over 10 years ago. He sang lyrics young girls wanted to hear such as "You are perfect to me" from "Little Things" with the biggest boy band in the world, One Direction. Yet, in his music career, no one has done as much for music as Styles has. From mixing genres to … [Read more...] about Petty Perspective: Treat People With Kindness, Styles is Superior
Opinion: Busy Bees — Pepperdine Students Must Find Balance
Art by Samantha Miller“I’d love to meet today, but I’m just too busy.” “I’m so overwhelmed.” If one spends anytime walking around Pepperdine’s campus, it is likely they’ll hear these as shared complaints among students.For fall 2021, 33% of Pepperdine students are enrolled in 17 or more units, according to Pepperdine’s … [Read more...] about Opinion: Busy Bees — Pepperdine Students Must Find Balance
Pepperdine Students Approach News Bias
Art by Nicole Wong The reporter sits at their desk, hard at work writing an article. First comes the objective information: who, what, when, where, why. After, the reporter looks through their notes and listens to their audio recordings to find the best quotes. Then, if it is clear, the reporter may add the possible consequences of the events. The reporter checks for … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Students Approach News Bias
